Introducing the herb all-stars! These 12 herbs are the most useful and popular for the home kitchen garden. They are listed in order of popularity along with some basic information and growing tips for each herb.

1. Basil

If I could only grow one herb, it would have to be Basil. This is the herb that put herbs on the map in America, and it seems to be gaining in popularity. This annual grows up to 24″ and requires full sun. Make at (more…)

Women Chefs

A quarter of a century ago, women restaurant professionals were few. Today, women comprise more

than half of the industry’s employees.

…Beth Panitz

It is likely that everyone has heard this phrase before and knows that it refers to a standard from only a few decades ago when men were expected to go to work and earn money, and women were supposed to stay at home with the children, clean the (more…)

The field of Culinary Arts is a fast-paced and exciting choice for anyone looking to build a career where technical knowledge and creativity can be combined and work in perfect harmony. Leading the way in the culinary field, the Culinary Academy of New York offers several courses that will help students achieve their goals of becoming a member of this respected career path. Located in New York, the proverbial hub of fine culinary cuisine, ente (more…)

Baking in the Bay Area

Being a pastry chef in San Francisco is no walk in the park. It requires patience, training, and a detailed understanding of what makes the Bay Area unique. Pastry preferences and specialities vary from city to city, even among neighboring districts. Standards of pricing are also largely determined by location. For aspiring pastry chefs, below is a look at how to pursue success in the city by the (more…)

Fugazo Games have released the second part of their hit Cooking Academy, and the sequel preserves all the great features of the original game. Delicious food to cook, lots of information on various world cuisines and addictive simulation game play – all this makes Cooking Academy 2: World Cuisine a perfect choice for action gamers.

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